as in hairstyles
a style or arrangement of hair
he hopes the new haircut will make him look more mature for the job interview
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Recent Examples of haircuts
To mark the start of Plebe Summer, approximately 1,200 plebes, or freshmen in the Class of 2029 take part in Induction Day which involves In-processing, medical exams, uniform fittings, haircuts, and learning to salute.
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Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Melara checks for infractions such as shirts missing a monogram or name tag, dirty shoes and long haircuts.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
Also, kids can get free back-to-school haircuts, and adults can enjoy a special menu of cocktails.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The Kids Zone is free and activities include slides, basketball, face painting, free haircuts and a backpack giveaway.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the meantime, have a scroll through some of the best fall rom-com haircuts to inspire your next salon trip.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025
In fact, Martínez speaks with pride about the fact that, over the past couple of years, Alcaraz has gone to him exclusively for his haircuts.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Two slack-jawed, bare- foot drummers are wailing a caveman beat in unison—their syncopation and their short, efficient haircuts mark them as obvious members of a cult.
—Pat Blashill, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2025
Melara checks for infractions such as shirts missing a monogram or name tag, dirty shoes and long haircuts.
—Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2025
Also, kids can get free back-to-school haircuts, and adults can enjoy a special menu of cocktails.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
The Kids Zone is free and activities include slides, basketball, face painting, free haircuts and a backpack giveaway.
—Annie Alleman, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for haircuts
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For decades, jewelry, hairstyles, and clothing popularized by Black Americans—grillz included—have been stripped of their origins, appropriated, and resold by their white or non-Black counterparts.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Michigan Wolverines team Rose played with – known as the Fab Five – all sported similar hairstyles during their time in college to represent that attitude on the court.—
Thomas Schlachter,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Idomeneo himself appears as a park ranger, complete with Greek motifs on his shorts, while other cast members parade in sailor outfits and bouffant hairdos.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet, Nancy Wilson also spoke a bit, recalling the band’s questionable hairdos and other memories from the MTV-slick ’80s.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Investors peg the chances of three quarter-point rate cuts by the end of this year at about 76%, according to CME FedWatch Tool, a measure of market sentiment.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The United States has suspended some funding for its flagship AIDS relief program, according to international organizations and members of Congress who warn the cuts are already hurting patients and halting critical projects globally.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Haircuts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/haircuts. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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